Design Package Manager

Aecon; Surrey; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon, a leader in infrastructure development, is seeking a Design Package Manager to lead design efforts for the Surrey Langley Skytrain Stations Project. The role involves ensuring design quality and compliance, managing project timelines, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in design management within the infrastructure sector, particularly in rail projects, and hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a senior design-related role on public infrastructure projects.
• Preferably 5 years on rail projects in BC or similar in other provinces.
• Proficient in AutoCAD/BIM and familiar with EDMS systems like Aconex or Procore.

Responsibilities

• Lead Stations Design Package Meetings and ensure design adheres to standards.
• Coordinate inputs from Project stakeholders and manage design timelines.
• Assist Technical Lead with contract management and project documentation.

Skills

Management skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of Quality Management Systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

MS Office

Job description

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is and building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on :

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we :

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs , and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction .With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

Working under the Technical Lead, the Design Package Manager will contribute to all design &

build works involved with the Surrey Langley Skytrain Stations Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead Stations Design Package Meetings.
• Ensure design is done as per Design Management Plan, Design Quality Management

Plan and the Project Agreement (PA).

• Ensure design meets constructability requirements of Construction Team.
• Ensure design is delivered on agreed schedule, within design budget and acceptable

Bill of Quantities.

• Work with the Interface Management Team on managing inputs and requirements

from other Project Cos and stakeholders, ensuring that information is provided and

received in a timely manner to meet designs schedule.

• Ensure design meets Safety in Design principles. Ensure a safe design for the entire

life-cycle of proposed New Infrastructure from construction to O&M stage is

provided.

• Assist Technical Lead on Province / Stakeholder liaison on technical matters.
• Assist Technical Lead to manage contract with the Design Consultant, Independent

Checker (IC), and other design sub-consultants.

• Provide technical support and inputs to wider team, e.g. Quality, Commercial,

Environmental, Procurement and Communications team.

• Identify and manage Risk & Opportunities.
• Manage and progress Request for Information, Design Change Requests and Non-

conformances.

• Ensure compliance with the project ‘s Document Management Plan and Records

Management Protocol.

• Design Package Manager is expected to transition to an Engineering Services

During Construction role upon completion of detailed design phase.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• SkyTrain or transit station design and construction knowledge is preferred as well

as excellent knowledge of contractual and building regulations.

• Good management and leadership skills. Hands-on approach and ability to lead and

inspire by example.

• Good understanding and experience with Quality Management Systems.
• Prior knowledge / experience in design and construction projects in British Columbia

is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Civil / Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior design related role earned on public

infrastructure projects. Preferably min 5 years on rail projects, either local BC SkyTrain

projects or similar in other provinces in Canada

• Preferably achieved BC P.Eng. or AIBC status
• Proficient in MS Office applications and AutoCAD / BIM. Experience in Aconex, Procore or

similar project EDMS is preferred but not mandatory.

• Valid BC driving license.

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